Pier 1 Imports Plans 'Orderly Wind-Down' Of Operations, Says Coronavirus Prevented Them From Finding Buyer
Pier 1 Imports has asked a bankruptcy court to allow it to begin an "orderly wind-down" of its operations after failing to find a buyer.
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Pier 1 Imports has asked a bankruptcy court to allow it to begin an "orderly wind-down" of its operations after failing to find a buyer.
After seeing a WJZ story of a hair salon in need amid the coronavirus, another local business stepped up to help make sure renovations were done in time for customers to return.
Jill Schlesinger, certified financial planner and CBS News business analyst, looks at how to devise a game plan for paying bills when money is tight.
Music stores, like all nonessential businesses, have been closed in Washington and Maryland since late March, forcing the cancellation of Record Store Day during what is typically the most lucrative time of year for independent record stores.
Maryland's stay at home order was lifted Friday at 5 p.m. making way for phase 1 of the state's reopening plan during the coronavirus pandemic.
Traffic is beginning to pick up in downtown Westminster as businesses owners unpack their boxes and turn on their open signs.
Cecil County officials say they are ready to reopen the county following the directives Gov. Larry Hogan laid out in phase 1 of his reopening plan.
As many small businesses have struggled to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, several have applied for the Federal Personal Paycheck Protection program loans.
Harford County will also reopen at 5 p.m. Friday following Gov. Larry Hogan's announcement about lifting the state's stay at home order, but Cecil County will take a more phased approach.
M&T Bank announced it has, so far, funded more than 8,300 small businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Thursday steps the county will take to move toward "Stage One" of the state's Roadmap to Recovery.
Ryleigh's Oyster in Federal Hill is closing its door after 20 years.
The stock market reacted positively to the recent record unemployment numbers, which suggests a strong economic comeback, but be wary.
WJZ spoke with some of the local businesses who are able to reopen when the stay at home order is lifted Friday evening. Here's what some had to say about their much anticipated reopening.
Here's a list of what's allowed to reopen and what remains closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
